Marketing
This coverage explores marketing strategy and innovation across the UK retail industry โ from brand campaigns and customer engagement to data-driven advertising and omnichannel communication. Retail Sector reports on retailer marketing performance, creative partnerships, loyalty schemes, and digital transformation shaping how brands connect with consumers. Coverage includes insights into retail media networks, influencer collaborations, social commerce, and the evolving use of AI and analytics in campaign optimisation. For retail professionals, this category offers expert intelligence on how effective marketing drives sales, brand value, and competitive advantage in a dynamic retail environment.
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Sep- 2023 -25 SeptemberPeople Moves
BP appoints new VP of marketing for Europe retail team
BP has announced the appointment of Claire Farrant as its new VP of marketing for the mobility and convenience retail business in Europe.ย Farrant previously served as marketing director at Lidl UK, where she played a part in expanding the grocerโs market share in the UKโs supermarket sector.ย In her…
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22 SeptemberNews
SPAR partners with FareShare to deliver One Million Meals project
SPAR is partnering with FareShare, the UKโs biggest charity fighting hunger and tackling food waste, to provide the equivalent of one million meals through local charities in cities, towns and villages across the UK, as part of the Giving One Million Meals project. The campaign started on 21 September and…
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22 SeptemberAdvice
The retailerโs guide to adopting sustainable business practices
In an era marked by increasing environmental awareness, adopting sustainable business practices is not just a choice, but a necessity for retailers. Consumers are now actively seeking out eco-friendly and socially responsible options, and retailers have a unique opportunity to lead the way. Here are some practical steps retailers can…
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21 SeptemberSupermarkets
Tescoโs chief customer officer to step down
Tesco has announced that its chief customer officer, Alessandra Bellini, is set to step down from her role at the end of September. Following her departure, Ashwin Prasad will lead Tescoโs customer and product teams as chief commercial officer. Bellini, who joined in March 2017, will leave Tesco after nearly…
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19 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Sheinโs UK business posts ยฃ1bn sales
Sheinโs UK business has revealed that it reached ยฃ1bn in sales for the 16 months ended 31 December 2022. The company also revealed that it saw a pre-tax profit of ยฃ12.2m and a revenue of ยฃ1.1bn in its latest filing on Companies House. Shein also marked a number of milestones…
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18 SeptemberAdvice
A practical guide to effective inventory management for retailers
Efficient inventory management is the cornerstone of a successful retail business. It ensures that products are available when customers want them, minimises carrying costs, and maximises profits. Here are some crucial tips for retailers to effectively manage their inventory and stay ahead in the competitive market. Implement a robust inventory…
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15 SeptemberNews
French Bedroom appoints new managing director
E-commerce brand French Bedroom has announced the promotion of Holly Yates to managing director as the company celebrates 17 years of creating French style furniture.ย Yates joined French Bedroom in June 2020 as head of brand in a role that saw her accountable for managing the businessโ marketing channels. She…
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15 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
TikTok shop partners with CommerceHub to boost in-app shopping
Tik Tok Shop has partnered with CommerceHub, a provider of software solutions connecting supply, demand, and delivery for retailers and brands globally, to boost its in-app shopping experience. By implementing CommerceHubโs unified commerce platform including ChannelAdvisor, TikTok said it will now have the ability to access tens of thousands of…
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13 SeptemberNews
Aldi appoints new marketing director
Supermarket Aldi has recently announced the appointment of Kyrsten Halley as new marketing director.ย She joins fellow Aldiโs marketing director Jemma Townsend in jointly leading Aldiโs marketing team and strategy. Halley was previously marketing director at The Flavourists, part of the Samworth Brothers Group, the British food manufacturer, where she…
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8 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Focus Brands to open two Avirex stores amid UK expansion
UK-based sports and streetwear distributor, Focus Brands, will be opening two stores for the US military apparel brand, Avirex, on 15 September amid the brandโs expansion in the UK.ย The first London site is a pop-up on Sohoโs Berwick Street and the second is on Fitzroviaโs Eastcastle Street. The openings…
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